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Pros
"The tool's most valuable feature is its integration capabilities with on-premise ERPs and other systems.""The main advantage of SuccessFactors is its ability to add many types of integrations within the SAP Cloud platform. Many useful modules can be implemented alongside SuccessFactors as third-party integrations, and this capability to extend the system is a big plus.""All of SuccessFactors' features are useful, but there are several modules within SuccessFactors that I find handy. You have Employee Central, which manages employee records within the system. It manages all the information about an employee, including names, addresses, account numbers, positions, org charts, etc. It also handles performance reviews and KPIs for employees within an organization. Then you have succession planning and development as well.""It covers all the everyday functions of the employee life cycle.""Flexible with a lot of good features.""We use the cloud version to maintain all the employee records, payroll, etc. We use everything that comes with the HR suite.""Compared to other on-premise solutions, the first advantage of SAP SuccessFactors is that it is a SaaS-based solution.""SAP SuccessFactors is one of the most robust platforms in the world today. For a unique global company, they need a platform that is compliant, such as GDP compliant in Europe. The solution delivers high quality in their core HR IS system which is called Employee Central. The system is one of the strongest and sturdiest modules that are in existence in the world."

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"Some valuable features include assigning various courses to employees based on their groups and roles, as well as providing specialized training for new hires.""It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution.""I like the product because it has logically synchronized modules.""The best feature of SAP SuccessFactors Learning for me is the assignment profile. It's a rather specific feature, but this is what comes to mind.""The platform's most valuable feature is personalized learning recommendations.""The most valuable feature is the smooth integration.""Cloud Solution enables accessing the system from the internet, with no need to be within the company network.""The interface is really friendly, and the training embedded in it is very easy to use, explore, and search. The catalog is pretty strong."

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Cons
"The solution needs more localization, especially for the Middle East and Russia.""LMS, Learning Management Systems, needs improvement because there were some stability problems.""The reporting tool is not as good as IBM Cognos which is very, very powerful.""They should work on a faster way of locating a proper documentation.""Integration between Employee Central and Compensation in SAP SuccessFactors is one area of the solution that has room for improvement.""SAP SuccessFactors functionality doesn't meet the expectation of our end users. There are other solutions that have better functionality, such as Workday, which is one of the top applications. Additionally, the solution could be easier to use.""SuccessFactors feels rigid. It should be more streamlined. Also, the interface design is outdated and needs an upgrade.""I would like to be able to configure objects from instances, not from import and export files."

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"The technical support team has room for improvement.""The consultants implementing this solution could be more knowledgeable.""Licensing is a major challenge in the solution.""The solution should have a more user-friendly dashboard because its current dashboard is not so great.""One area I would like to improve in SAP SuccessFactors Learning is the overall user experience and product feedback loop.""The flexibility and user-friendliness of the user's front end can be improved.""The product's configuration process needs improvement.""The product needs to improve its escalation system."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The licensing fees are based on the number of modules that are being used, and the number of users."
  • "I don't want to comment on the license cost, to be honest. It could be about $1,000 approximately per customer. However, it's very flexible in terms of the licensing costs depending on the volume and depending on the deal of installation."
  • "If you go by best practices and do it right from the outset, the setup won't be a costly endeavor. In terms of setup, there is a lot of flexibility compared to three years ago."
  • "It could be cheaper."
  • "We have a yearly license. There are no additional costs."
  • "SAP SuccessFactors requires an annual subscription."
  • "It is not expensive because it is a complete suite with a module-based cost."
  • "For SAP, the product is pricey, both CAPEX and the OPEX. It's something that could be improved."
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  • "A company is required to pay annual licensing fees."
  • "SAP SuccessFactors Learning is an on-premise solution, there is a one-time fee, which will be given by a company during the implementation. Additionally, there are support fees, which are annual."
  • "The price of SAP SuccessFactors Learning could be better, it is expensive. There is an annual subscription. It's overpriced for small enterprises."
  • "The licensing cost for SAP SuccessFactors Learning is rather expensive, but it's not the only SAP tool my company uses in the suite, so it's very hard to compare prices."
  • "The solution is expensive, but it's a good product."
  • "The pricing changes and the license amount is quite costly."
  • "The additional costs in the solution are based on usage and in regard to the functionalities or services leveraged."
  • "I rate the price for SAP SuccessFactors Learning an eight out of ten, with ten being the highest."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Differences between Workday, Oracle Cloud,w and SAP SuccessFactors:w Oracle: "simple interface and deep customization to suit the purpose." SAP: Multiple functionalities that increase process… more »
    Top Answer:When it comes to user experience, SuccessFactors is unquestionably superior, as it provides end users with a new experience and an advanced user interface. Additionally, the entire concept of SF is to… more »
    Top Answer:The tool is easy to use for performance management. We haven't experienced any issues with SAP SuccessFactors for performance management, which is great. However, since we're still learning to use it… more »
    Top Answer:The platform's most valuable feature is personalized learning recommendations.
    Top Answer:SuccessFactors Learning pricing is usually included in the broader SuccessFactors suite. When customers buy Employee Central SuccessFactors, they often get Employee Central Payroll without extra… more »
    Top Answer:The product's configuration process needs improvement.
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    Overview

    SAP SuccessFactors is a valuable human resource management system (HRMS) solution that streamlines numerous HR tasks and activities, such as payroll, talent management, and people processes, to help make the entire HR process run more smoothly and improve the overall employee experience. It is primarily developed to meet the needs of enterprise-class organizations. SAP SuccessFactors can also help users to boost business processes and achieve desired outcomes.

    SAP SuccessFactors is cloud-based and built as a Software as a Service (SaaS) tool. It can integrate seamlessly with any existing ecosystem. This solution can easily be accessed from any web browser, from any location, with any device.

    SAP Success Factors Key Features

    • Improve core HR and payroll process: SAP SuccessFactors can help users improve productivity by simplifying everyday tasks, streamlining processes across the organization, establishing consistent business practices, and improving the bottom line by reducing risk. SuccessFactors core HR tools include time and attendance, payroll management, document management, and additional core HR services to meet regulatory and compliance needs.

    • Staff planning and HR analytics: SuccessFactors can facilitate an improved DE&I (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) environment using intuitive people data measurements. The solution can help create action plans to ensure that hiring goals are met in a timely manner, preventing critical staffing gaps and ensuring that productivity and profitability goals are consistently being achieved.

    • Employee welfare management: SuccessFactors allows users to respond in a timely manner to employee needs and concerns, to better understand employee motivations, to keep employees happy and involved, to specify employee dissatisfiers, and to help improve the overall employee experience. The solution will also facilitate employee performance using an intuitive holistic approach, improve employee benefits, and guide and administer the entire employee career growth. SuccessFactors provides valuable opportunities for employee growth through intuitive individualized learning and career development opportunities. It also rewards and recognizes good performance and provides pathways for successful career growth. The solution will help to attract and retain the best available talent in the marketplace.
    • Succession Planning: The solution can be used to assist with talent sourcing, candidate management, and improving the overall candidate experience to include new hire onboarding, offboarding, and more. SuccessFactors also provides action plans for performance and compensation management, education and career development, talent reviews, leadership planning, and even sales performance management, goal setting, and quotas.

    Reviews from Real Users

    “We are using it for a lot of things: HR, performance management, and learning management. There are a lot of features embedded in SuccessFactors. We recently implemented a learning platform that employs the individual staff to actually manage their own learning. They can do it at their own pace. SuccessFactors allows you to manage your team, have calibration for promotion, and you can generate reports and see how you're doing.” - Alaba O., IT Asset Management Lead at Dangote Industries Limited

    “SuccessFactors Talent Management tools help us in managing the entire employee journey. HR and managers can use the succession and development tool to create career paths and staff development plans. When combined with the learning tool, these development objectives can help employees gain the skills they need to advance their careers within the company.” - Yamen Z., SAP Project Manager at a manufacturing company

    SAP SuccessFactors Learning is a comprehensive learning management system that enables organizations to deliver, track, and manage all types of learning programs. It offers a user-friendly interface and a wide range of features to enhance the learning experience. With its robust content management capabilities, organizations can create and deliver engaging and personalized learning content. The system also provides tools for managing instructor-led training, virtual classrooms, and blended learning programs. 

    SAP SuccessFactors Learning offers powerful analytics and reporting to track learner progress and measure the effectiveness of learning programs. With its mobile-friendly design, learners can access training materials anywhere at any time. SAP SuccessFactors Learning is a flexible and scalable solution that helps organizations optimize their learning and development initiatives.

    Sample Customers
    City of Cape Town, ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd., TransAlta Corporation, Keolis, PT XL Axiata Tbk, National Football League (NFL), Plan International, Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company, China Talent Group (CTG TMO), Umicore S.A., Butterfield Bank, Skril
    SHORE Solutions Inc., TranSystems Corporation, Day & Zimmerman, Serco Group, Harlequin Sales Corp, China DataCom Corporation, Sonova AG, Metropolitan Utilities District (M.U.D.)
    Top Industries
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    Manufacturing Company26%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization45%
    Computer Software Company8%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Financial Services Firm6%
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    Energy/Utilities Company25%
    Computer Software Company25%
    Manufacturing Company17%
    Construction Company8%
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    Retailer10%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Energy/Utilities Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise63%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business11%
    Midsize Enterprise50%
    Large Enterprise39%
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    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise58%
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    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise65%
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    SAP SuccessFactors is ranked 1st in Cloud HCM with 90 reviews while SAP SuccessFactors Learning is ranked 4th in Learning Management Systems (LMS) with 23 reviews. SAP SuccessFactors is rated 7.8, while SAP SuccessFactors Learning is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of SAP SuccessFactors writes "Offers many useful modules and integrations, and helps companies adhere to best practices". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP SuccessFactors Learning writes "An easy-to-deploy and stable solution helpful for multiple HR-related activities". SAP SuccessFactors is most compared with SAP HCM, Workday, Oracle HCM Cloud, PeopleSoft and UKG, whereas SAP SuccessFactors Learning is most compared with Workday, Moodle, Litmos, Cornerstone Learning and Wombat Security Education Platform.

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